ZG26 Server - What is it all about?

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Ok I've got to say this but......It's full real guys!...If you come on the server and we're there (even flying Russian) then you better get organised because we will try to kill you

 

Stalin would be proud, we were sure putin them under pressure :D

 

Seriously though...lets fly.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ_9YoV_kA0

Edited April 19, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[Original_Uwe]

We're going to have to check this out!

[Asgar]

to add another perspective here my impressions of the evening

[6./ZG26_Emil]

to add another perspective here my impressions of the evening

 

 

Love it mate

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Some changes

 

1. I've updated one mission with some trains (Winter), they aren't marked on the map at all, you can either go hunting for them or might see them in a chance encounter.

 

2. Made a few changes some of the targets and AAA

 

3. Removed the Airfield icons from the damaged airfields....it was a nice idea to give you the impression the airfield had been hit earlier on and it was cool you could emergency land at them but the Russian one if particular just serves as a radar icon in the middle of the map.....so they're gone.

 

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All of these tests are for the co-op missions I want to build. I will probably remove the icons (they already can only be seen by the same side) and replace them with large CAP areas....maybe...in a co-op though I doubt if that info is even necessary as everyone will have a briefing.

 

If there are any squads out there particularly VVS (or squads that will fly both sides) who would like to do some Team Vs Team flights co-op style let me know, a 20v20 or more would be cool and I can create a briefing pack to make sure everyone knows what to do. 

 

we can arrange a mission and I'll lock the server for the evening. We do already know quite a lot of LW squads so might not need people ont hat side however it's always nice to get to know more of them. 

 

Also we've seen very lop sided balance recently to the point where we have been forced to fly VVS almost every time for over a week hence our recent P-40 rampages....it would be really appreciated if people would try flying both sides

[6./ZG26_Emil]

All of the Klin industrial zones are now targets!....I have always wanted to do this! 

 

Good luck destroying the whole thing though, I think it would take a squad our size several flights to destroy it completely....seems realistic to me. 

 

Beware the airfield to the North of Klin this is active, the airfield AAA is not as bad as the other ones but a low level attack will almost certainly end in tears. I was going to give the VVS a strategic target but it would be pretty hard to complete in Pe-2s so I will have a think about that.

 

[Original_Uwe]

Well we have a few good bomber pilots, but damn! That would take a lot of sorties!

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Now those 44 x 50kg might finally come in handy

 

Looks realistic and challenging, I like that!

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Now those 44 x 50kg might finally come in handy

 

Looks realistic and challenging, I like that!

 

Lets do it! 

 

Get your chemical toilet ready....this is going to be a long flight lol

Well we have a few good bomber pilots, but damn! That would take a lot of sorties!

 

That's right Uwe

 

I think getting target destroyed on the first run every time is a bit kinda rubbish, I like the idea of having to keep pounding away at a target to destroy it especially one so huge

 

There's still plenty of regular targets plus there is now training hunting to be done....maybe when returning from a mission or as a Jabo target.

 

Everything is experimental, its all really designed for coordinated teams although when it's quite I think people like just flying on the map and doing ground attack stuff

[6./ZG26_Emil]

If you need pilots to fly red from time to time,I would be glad to do some Pe 2 raids on your server.That would finally force me to learn how to properly land that beast!

 

Did you see my Pe-2 blooper? 

 

Also check your forum we might have something that will interest you....to be confirmed

[Lusekofte]

I find level bombing with 10 100 kg bombs in a PE 2 very relaxing and fun. Make a strategic target for me please. I tried out level bombing with the 28 50 kg bombs in campaign offline in the JU 88. Impressive and a bit too accurate. But I really envy you that bit. Cool to look at from 5 k altitude under clouds when they blow up

[6./ZG26_Klaus_Mann]

I find level bombing with 10 100 kg bombs in a PE 2 very relaxing and fun. Make a strategic target for me please. I tried out level bombing with the 28 50 kg bombs in campaign offline in the JU 88. Impressive and a bit too accurate. But I really envy you that bit. Cool to look at from 5 k altitude under clouds when they blow up

The Klin Target is Gigantic. 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

I find level bombing with 10 100 kg bombs in a PE 2 very relaxing and fun. Make a strategic target for me please. I tried out level bombing with the 28 50 kg bombs in campaign offline in the JU 88. Impressive and a bit too accurate. But I really envy you that bit. Cool to look at from 5 k altitude under clouds when they blow up

 

OK I'll see what I can do and yep they look very cool when they hit but they do seem very 'tram line' are they affected by turbulence?

[NN_Fahrenheit]

Hi Emil,

 

as told on game, a message tells VVS that "LW is attacking an airfield in 1616" while there is no marker there to protect this area (and you answered me that is the wrong airfield).

 

Thanks for all your great work here and with your videos !

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Hi Emil,

 

as told on game, a message tells VVS that "LW is attacking an airfield in 1616" while there is no marker there to protect this area (and you answered me that is the wrong airfield).

 

Thanks for all your great work here and with your videos !

 

Thanks mate I will sort that out tomorrow.

 

Are you guys ok to fly a full co-op on Sunday? We will lock the server and see how it goes

Edited April 20, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

All of the Klin industrial zones are now targets!....I have always wanted to do this! 

 

Good luck destroying the whole thing though, I think it would take a squad our size several flights to destroy it completely....seems realistic to me. 

 

Beware the airfield to the North of Klin this is active, the airfield AAA is not as bad as the other ones but a low level attack will almost certainly end in tears. I was going to give the VVS a strategic target but it would be pretty hard to complete in Pe-2s so I will have a think about that.

 

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Edited April 21, 2016 by Space_Ghost

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

awesome full real server guys lets fill her up! 

 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

He he glad you enjoyed it, just navigating on the map is a challenge without worrying about enemy fighters and hitting the target especially in that southern section. I think I will do some target descriptions or recon photos to help a little. We did hit Klin last night but our run was off, our 250kgs bombs hit the industrial sector but the 50s all missed  That sweet moment I have been waiting to see since IL2-FB will just have to wait another day lol. 

Edited April 21, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[F/JG300_Gruber]

I gave your server a try yesterday, pretty impressed

 

Solid and enjoyable planeset, good base-to-objective distances and man.... those yellow arrow signposts to point the runway are golden ! This alone puts it in my top 3 favourite servers 

 

I hope to see a regular player base build up soon. 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

I gave your server a try yesterday, pretty impressed

 

Solid and enjoyable planeset, good base-to-objective distances and man.... those yellow arrow signposts to point the runway are golden ! This alone puts it in my top 3 favourite servers 

 

I hope to see a regular player base build up soon. 

 

Thanks!

 

Yeh the arrows are cool as hell, someone put a post in the builders showing all the differet kinds....there are supposed to be T's showing the landing direction but I haven't seen them yet.....I will put that on my list of things to check!

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Some footage of our last night bombing mission from my (pretty boring) escort fighter perspective. Nothing too special but it shows some of our formation flying over our big target and other interesting passages of our 1hr 20 min flight.

Make sure to watch till the end!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TViIZtaYNFo

(Sry for the terrible voice recording, my mic picked up too much audio from the speakers).

[Lusekofte]

OK I'll see what I can do and yep they look very cool when they hit but they do seem very 'tram line' are they affected by turbulence?

 

In COD the 50 kg hit very behind of the target and spread by wind and air resistance, and I think they should. In SP they appear to be a bit too concentrated . But I have not read a single historical note about how 50 kg behave dropped from high altitude

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Stuka's video from 6 minutes Ha ha ha 

 

P.s that did really happen!

Edited April 21, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Just restarted so it's 8:30am and the trains are out and about

[6./ZG26_Gielow]

Hey Stuka !!!  Only the server is full real, your videos can have external views lol 

 

Everyone wanna see where the bombs hit 

Edited April 21, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Gielow

[6./ZG26_5tuka]

Sry Gielow but unfortunately I didnt record a game track. I think Asgar has captured your hits though.

[6./ZG26_Emil]

That huge target needs more work, it's still experimental and really designed to give immersion in a co-op mission. If this was a DF mission that can be won (not really likely at the moment by either side) then it would be a bit lop-sided.

 

I don't care too much at this stage I just want to create a realistic environment but I will have a think about balance....the DF server is mainly acting as a testing ground.

 

I also want to make the trains respawn once they reach the end of their journey and maybe add in a random element so it's not guaranteed.

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Fixed incorrect windsock direction on Southern VVS airfield and changing the warning messages to happen sooner when a target is attacked. Changed the German depot a little so that the train works.

 

If anyone encounters something that needs looking at please let me know.

[Lusekofte]

Took another sortie yesterday, love the missions

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Took another sortie yesterday, love the missions

 

Thanks

 

Klaus, Custard and myself attacked the German target airfield yesterday, it's pretty hard but I quite like it that way....feels realistic and that you would really need a lot of IL2s to destroy it and to ensure you survive....I tried it on my own and got killed very quickly :D A level bombing mission by Pe-2s would work well.

[coconut]

 

 

Fixed incorrect windsock direction on Southern VVS airfield

Wait, what? You mean windsocks don't orient themselves automatically? I did not know that, but then, I've never tested it.

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Wait, what? You mean windsocks don't orient themselves automatically? I did not know that, but then, I've never tested it.

 

You have to do it yourself 

[SCG_Neun]

Really nice map in here, Emil.

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Really nice map in here, Emil.

Thanks Neun

 

*****

All

 

I will be rotating the map at 7PM UK Time (we are currently UTC +1) so we have the full evening to fly without a server restart. 

 

We're going to get some squad V squad action going tonight for a bit of fun, everyone is welcome to join. 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Looking for a sensible group of 4+ 110 pilots who can work together and have strong bladders! We need a long range escort....

 

You can use our TS if needed

 

Also 88 pilots who can keep in some kind of formation are welcome to join.

Edited April 24, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[6./ZG26_Emil]

Just to clarify everyone is welcome to join on either side I meant to say if there are any 110/Ju-88/109 pilots who would like to fly with us in a coordinated group you can join our TS.....we can give you a separate channel if needed

 

Edit....again....

 

if there are any people who would like to fly VVS coordinated I can also make TS channels available just let me know before we start flying because there is a password I have to PM you. 

Edited April 24, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil

[Lusekofte]

I wills see if I can get some of our LAGG folk´s to stop you . 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

I wills see if I can get some of our LAGG folk´s to stop you . 

 

That would be cool it's BOM only fighters though at the moment, there are BOS bombers on the server though

 

If you need TS just say the work and I can allocate you a channel

[Lusekofte]

I am pretty sure they like to fly P 40 or I 16 too. I PM them so we will see. Personally I prefer a little organized flying, that is what I am around 

[6./ZG26_Emil]

I am pretty sure they like to fly P 40 or I 16 too. I PM them so we will see. Personally I prefer a little organized flying, that is what I am around 

 

Great stuff

 

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All

 

we will rotate the map at 7PM uk time (we are UTC+1). It will be the Winter Moscow mission with Klin as a major target (We are not necessarily hitting that one though)

 

If there are any people/groups LW or VVS who would like to get coordinated please let me know here asap and I will pm you details for the TS.

 

On the LW side we could do with another 88 squad/group and also we would really like some 110 long range escorts plus more 109s are also welcome to run fighter sweeps 

Edited April 24, 2016 by 6./ZG26_Emil